Jobs at Leidos

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Leidos is a leading technology and engineering company that delivers solutions for defense, civil, and health agencies. With a focus on cyber, AI, and systems integration, Leidos helps clients protect critical infrastructure and innovate across national security and public health.

Leidos hires a wide spectrum of talent—from software engineers and data scientists to cybersecurity analysts, systems integrators, and project managers. Candidates can expect competitive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and projects that have real‑world impact on government and commercial customers.

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Senior Principal Radar Software Systems Integrator

Company: Leidos

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The Software Integration and Analysis Section within the Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a talented Software to Hardware Electrical Engineer. The role involves handling communication of waveform messages, managing real-time processing of hardware-generated returns, and ensuring seamless closed-loop interaction in a stringent hard real-time environment. The position requires strong understanding of threat models, firmware, and digital signal processing.

Lead DevOps Engineer

Company: Leidos

Location: Frimley, United Kingdom

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos is hiring a Lead DevOps Engineer in Farnborough, UK for a critical system development and support role. The position requires a high level of security clearance and experience in secure environments. The role involves working with various teams in large-scale integrations, focusing on AWS and VMware Cloud Foundation Clouds. Key responsibilities include supporting software deployments, managing DevOps environments, and automating tool deployment. Required qualifications include experience with Atlassian products, Jenkins Pipeline, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS EKS. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and AWS certifications.

Senior Principal Proposal Manager

Company: Leidos

Location: Reston, VA

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos is seeking a Senior Principal Proposal Manager with extensive Federal proposal experience for their proposal team. The role involves leading the proposal development process, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various levels of the organization. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 15 years of related experience, with a proven track record of high-quality, high-scoring proposals. Familiarity with the Federal procurement process, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint is required. U.S. Citizenship is mandatory. The pay range is $148,850.00 - $269,075.00.

Siemens NX CNC Programmer

Company: Leidos

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos is hiring a skilled 5-axis Siemens NX CNC Programmer for their Mechanical Manufacturing division in Huntsville, Alabama. The ideal candidate should have expertise in CNC machined components, particularly in 3-axis and 5-axis machining, lathe, mill-turn operations, and wire EDM. Responsibilities include developing and improving CNC programs, providing shop floor support, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A BS degree in relevant field with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent experience, is required. Proficiency in various materials, GD&T, and lean manufacturing principles is essential. US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Final Secret Clearance are mandatory.

Senior Systems Engineer

Company: Leidos

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos is seeking a Senior System Engineer to join a high-performing agile team using SAFe methodology. The role involves system engineering, development, test, integration, and operational support for a large, fast-paced program. The candidate must possess in-depth expertise in system architecture, design, development, requirements analysis, data flow, network design/implementation, testing, and documentation. Responsibilities include providing guidance for system engineering, updating documentation, and collaborating with various team members in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in System Engineering or related field, and at least 12 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with model-based systems engineering, risk management, and working with the SAFe methodology.

Adolescent Support Counselor - Expat

Company: Leidos

Location: Reston, VA

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos is seeking candidates for their PACAF Adolescent Support and Counseling Services (ASACS) program, which provides community-based counseling for adolescent dependents of U.S. Service members in the Pacific Rim. The role involves essential clinical services, prevention, and education aspects. The position requires a valid State Clinical License - LCSW or Ph.D/Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist. The length of the initial assignment is 3 years, with options to renew annually.

Pashto & Dari

Company: Leidos

Location: Reston, VA

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos is seeking an experienced Pashto Linguist with Dari proficiency for a role in the US Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills, operational judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include translation, interpretation, transcription, and gisting/summarizing. The role requires a BA degree in English or journalism, or equivalent experience, and 8+ years of relevant experience. A security clearance upgrade to TS/SCI with polygraph is required. The job involves 24/7 support and OCONUS travel. The pay range is $89,700.00 - $162,150.00.

Sr. Space Payload Program Manager

Company: Leidos

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos Space Systems Division is seeking a Space Payload Project Manager for their San Diego, CA or Huntsville, Al office. The role involves managing the design, build, and test of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) payloads, leading a team to meet program objectives, and ensuring projects meet DoD standards. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in program management within the aerospace or defense sectors, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interface with senior management, clients, and technical teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing program development, testing, and integration, managing contracts, subcontracts, and procurement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Sr. Systems Administrator

Company: Leidos

Location: Washington DC

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The Leidos National Security Sector is offering an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Administrator at the Pentagon. The role involves supporting the G2 Army MI Enterprise SENTINEL program, which provides IT repair maintenance operations, logistics, and engineering services. The successful candidate will perform various systems administrator duties, manage Microsoft server infrastructure solutions, and lead manage projects approved by the Government.

ASW Analyst/Engineer

Company: Leidos

Location: Chevy Chase, MD

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos' High Fidelity Simulation Business Area is hiring a US Navy submarine fleet junior officer for a technically advanced role. The role involves developing sophisticated naval training and simulation systems, working closely with government customers, internal engineers, and external teams. The position requires U.S. citizenship, Secret security clearance, and 6+ years of submarine and US Navy experience in Undersea Warfare. Familiarity with ARCI or AN/BQQ-10 Sonar system operations is essential. The role offers opportunities for learning new skills and career development, with a pay range of $80,600.00 - $145,700.00.

Cybersecurity Specialist

Company: Leidos

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support NASA's National Security Systems team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in detection, mitigation, and response to cyber incidents using technology solutions and processes. This position requires the ability to work independently with general direction.

Embedded Development Section Manager

Company: Leidos

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking an Embedded Development Section Manager to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent communication skills, and experience leading small to mid-sized technical teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Leidos?
Leidos offers a collaborative environment focused on mission‑driven projects. Employees benefit from flexible work arrangements, competitive health coverage, and tuition‑support programs. The culture emphasizes continuous learning, with internal training and certification pathways for cybersecurity, cloud, and data science.
What types of positions are available at Leidos?
Leidos needs talent in software development, data analytics, AI research, cybersecurity, systems engineering, project management, and technical writing. Roles range from entry‑level developers to senior architects, with opportunities in cloud platforms, edge computing, and defense‑grade systems.
How can I stand out as a Leidos applicant?
Tailor your resume to highlight mission‑aligned projects, quantify results, and list relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Showcase problem‑solving through portfolio or code samples, and mention experience with agile or defense‑grade standards. Leverage employee referrals through the Leidos LinkedIn group and prepare to discuss how your background supports national security or public‑health initiatives.

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